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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1124062617 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.3/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Walter Morris, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,188 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.3/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Walter Morris, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Walter Morris, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Walter Morris, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 69% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Walter Morris, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Walter Morris, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Walter Morris, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,188 128% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.3/100 9.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Walter Morris, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 92.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Walter Morris, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 390 SW BROAD ST, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, with a listed phone of (910) 639-2583. NPI 1124062617 was issued on 06/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,188 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $590K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92, Cost 84.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1124062617 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.3145
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.9653
Quality
84.9163
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Walter Morris, MD - brand share 13.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,188 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
6,188
Total Claims
$590K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,759
- Total Day Supply
- 363,580
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $454K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $133K
- Opioid Claims
- 64 (1.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 360
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.86
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Walter Morris, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
258 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
189 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
179 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
172 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
137 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
134 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
130 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
117 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 258 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 189 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 172 |
| Methylprednisolone | 137 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 134 |
| Lisinopril | 130 |
| Azithromycin | 117 |
| Omeprazole | 116 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 112 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Walter Morris, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Walter Morris, MD's 6,188 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Morris.
Dr. Ana Abaroa-Salvatierra
M.D.
Pollocksville, NC
Dr. Naa Deisa Abbey
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Hanie Abdel Masih
D.O.
Rockingham, NC
Dr. Rami Abdo
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Farhath Abdul Kareem
MD
Cary, NC
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Morris, MD's specialty? ▼
Walter Morris, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Walter Morris, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Walter Morris, MD wrote 6,188 Medicare Part D claims totaling $590K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is Walter Morris, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Walter Morris, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.3/100 (Quality: 92, Cost: 84.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Walter Morris, MD located? ▼
Walter Morris, MD is located at 390 SW BROAD ST, Southern Pines, NC, 28387. Phone: (910) 639-2583.
What is Walter Morris, MD's NPI number? ▼
Walter Morris, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124062617, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does Walter Morris, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Walter Morris, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $454K in brand drug costs.
Does Walter Morris, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Walter Morris, MD had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Walter Morris, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Walter Morris, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Walter Morris, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Walter Morris, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,188 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Walter Morris, MD's credentials? ▼
Walter Morris, MD's NPI is 1124062617 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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